Meat Packaging: United States

Meat Packaging: United States

This report forecasts to 2028 US meat packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by meat type in terms of: pork, beef, and lamb and other meat. Total demand is also segmented by meat format as follows: fresh, frozen, and canned and dried.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2013 to 2023; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2013, 2018, and 2023.

"Packaging" refers to any containers, wraps, or accessories contained in or attached to containers or wraps that are used to ship meat, poultry, or seafood products to retail or foodservice locations. Packaging used for imported foods that are packaged outside of the US is excluded from the scope.

This report includes only packaging for animal-based products that are intended for human consumption, and excludes meat-alternative foods (e.g., plant-based hamburger patties).

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:

• 322130 Paperboard Mills
• 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Mfg
• 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
• 322213 Setup Paperboard Box manufacturing
• 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
• 322221 Coated and Laminated Packaging Paper Mfg
• 322222 Coated and Laminated Paper Mfg
• 322223 Coated Paper Bag and Pouch Mfg
• 322224 Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bag Mfg
• 322225 Laminated Aluminum Foil Mfg for Flexible Packaging Uses
• 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
• 326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
• 326199 All Other Plastics Product Mfg
• 327213 Glass Container Manufacturing
• 332431 Metal Can Manufacturing